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The Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act was signed into Oklahoma law on Oct. 27 and provides funding for Eastern red cedar trees along the North Canadian Basin. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)
Central Region, Kansas, Regional Roundup

Volunteer trees need to be controlled now 

During December, many homeowners are focused on Christmas trees, but Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said there are other trees to be thinking about.  Read More

Firewood stack in front of stove. (Photo: iStock - Bastian Weltjen)
Ag News, Home and Family

K-State horticulture expert gives tips for choosing wood

(Journal photo by Jennifer Theurer.)
Horticulture, Outdoors

What to do with those falling leaves and pumpkin seeds? 



Some homeowners may choose to save on their watering bill by waiting a couple weeks later to seed cool-season grasses this year, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Hot temps may encourage homeowners to delay seeding lawns this year  

Lawn closeup (K-State Research and Extension)

Lawn Stressed? September is time for relief

Daylilies need to be divided every 3 to 4 years to maintain good flower production, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham.

September to-do list: Divide daylilies  

A bin helps to keep compost materials packed together, says Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Compost bin is key to success, says K-State expert  

Kansas State University horticulture expert Ward Upham said when to pick apples depends on such factors as days from bloom, flesh color, seed color, color change and flavor. (Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Are you ready (to be picked)?

(Photo courtesy of K-State Research and Extension.)

Cut the cost of watering trees

Patience needed to eliminate henbit, chickweed from lawns